Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with unparalleled utility in industrial processing and purification. Berkeley Trade is a leading UK distributor of bulk HCl, supporting sectors that demand exact chemical concentrations and secure, timely logistics. From the heavy steel industry to precise food-grade applications, our wholesale network ensures your operational continuity without compromising on safety or compliance.

Chemical Profile & Specifications Also known as muriatic acid, industrial hydrochloric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas.

• Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid.
• Odor: Pungent, irritating, and suffocating odor.
• Behavior: Fumes heavily in moist air; highly reactive with most metals, releasing flammable hydrogen gas.

Key UK Industrial Applications Berkeley Trade supplies HCl to a diverse array of British industries, including:

1. Steel Pickling: The most common industrial use for HCl. It is used to remove rust, iron oxide scale, and impurities from carbon, alloy, and stainless steel before subsequent processing like extrusion, rolling, or galvanizing.
2. Water Treatment: Used for precise pH adjustment in industrial wastewater treatment, neutralizing alkaline effluents, and managing swimming pool water chemistry.
3. Food and Beverage Processing: We supply high-purity (Food Grade) HCl used in the production of high-fructose corn syrup, gelatin, and the artificial modification of starches.
4. Chemical Production: A vital ingredient in the synthesis of organic compounds like vinyl chloride (the precursor to PVC plastic) and inorganic compounds used in wastewater treatment, such as polyaluminium chloride (PAC).
5. Oil Well Acidizing: Injected into rock formations to dissolve a portion of the rock, creating a large-pore structure to stimulate the flow of crude oil or natural gas.

Grades and Packaging Options We supply Hydrochloric Acid in standard industrial strengths, carefully calibrated for your specific processes:

• Concentrations: 28%, 32%, and 36%.
• Food Grade: Available upon specialized request.

Logistics: Available in 25L Polycontainers for targeted usage, 1000L IBCs for standard manufacturing lines, and Bulk Road Tankers for high-volume consumers.

Safety, Storage, and COSHH Compliance HCl fumes are highly toxic to the respiratory tract, and the liquid causes severe burns.

• Storage Requirements: Must be stored in acid-resistant, heavily ventilated areas to prevent the accumulation of corrosive fumes. Keep separated from oxidizing agents, alkalis, and active metals.
• Delivery Protocols: Berkeley Trade drivers are fully ADR trained. We require approved, bunded storage facilities for all bulk tanker deliveries.